ASTON VILLA NEWS

'The most talented No.10 we have in England' - Tim Sherwood calls on Thomas Tuchel to play Eberechi Eze over Cole Palmer at 2026 World Cup

Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood believes Eberechi Eze has to start for England if Thomas Tuchel deploys a number 10 at next year's Wor...

NOVEMBER 24 • goal

Emiliano Martinez - Three saves in win Martinez registered three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Leeds United.

Impact After two straight clean sheets in all competitions, Martinez conceded his eighth league goal, six of them in away matches, and remains without a clean sheet on the road. He will next face bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton, the league's lowest-scoring side with seven goals on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Struggling again Watkins generated three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Leeds United.

Impact Watkins has been struggling to find his last season's form, scoring only once across 12 league appearances and going nine straight games without a goal. In those appearances, he managed 20 shots and created seven chances.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Donyell Malen - Assists as substitute Malen assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Leeds United.

Impact Malen came on at the start of the second half and played a key role in the team's improved performance and comeback, setting up Morgan Rogers for his first goal. It marked his second straight goal involvement off the bench after scoring in his previous appearance.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Rogers - First career league brace Rogers scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Leeds United.

Impact Rogers ended his five-match scoring drought with his first career league brace, which included a stunning free-kick goal. In 12 league starts this season, he has attempted 15 shots and created 11 chances, totaling three goals and two assists.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

'The manager is always telling me to get in the box' – Rogers credits Emery after stunning brace Morgan Rogers bagged a spectacular second-half brace to help Aston Villa complete a comeback win over Leeds United on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 23 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Leeds United 1-2 Aston Villa: Rogers' sensational double completes comeback Aston Villa made it six wins from seven Premier League games as they downed Leeds United, helped by Morgan Rogers' individual brilliance.

NOVEMBER 23 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Amadou Onana - Still not an option Onana (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Leeds United.

Impact Onana is missing after he appeared to have failed his testing, as he was a late call for Sunday's match, but has missed out. This is the first match missed for the midfielder due to this injury as he will now look to make a quick turnaround, with two games next week as they play Young Boys on Nov. 27 and Wolves on. Nov. 30.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Garcia - Miss team sheet Garcia (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Leeds United.

Impact Garcia was expected to be an option Sunday but has fallen short, with the defender still missing from the team sheet. He still has yet to see a minute this season, continuing a rough spell, although he should be ready for minutes whenever he makes the team sheet next.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Aston Villa vs. Leeds United Prediction, Odds, Picks - Nov 23

Preview the matchup between Aston Villa and Leeds United with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

NOVEMBER 22 • Data Skrive

Okafor calls on struggling Leeds to win physical battle against Aston Villa Leeds United entered the international break on a run of four defeats in five Premier League games, and they face a tough test on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Andres Garcia - Available for selection Garcia (undisclosed) is available to play Sunday against Leeds United, according to John Townley of The Birmingham Mail.

Impact Garcia has yet to play this season, and while his return will add depth to the defensive line, he's not expected to see enough minutes to be a reliable option. Garcia figures to be a depth option at right-back behind Matty Cash.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Amadou Onana - Late call for Sunday Onana (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Sunday's game against Leeds United, manager Unai Emery told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "Amadou is the only pl...

Impact Emery sounded hopeful about Onana's potential availability, and a decision on the midfielder's status will likely be made closer to Sunday's game. Onana has started in six of his seven Premier League appearances this season, so Emery would have to make adjustments if the Belgian isn't available to patrol the middle of the park.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Lamare Bogarde - In training, available Sunday Bogarde (undisclosed) has been training and will be available for Sunday's game against Leeds United, manager Unai Emery told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "And...

Impact Bogarde left the Netherlands U21 camp due to an undisclosed injury, but he's back in training and will be an option for this contest. His fantasy value isn't very high, though, as he's a backup option on defense that rarely contributes with meaningful fantasy stats outside of peripheral defensive numbers.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ezri Konsa - Available vs. Leeds United Konsa (calf) is back in training and will be available for Sunday's game against Leeds United, manager Unai Emery told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "And other...

Impact Konsa suffered a calf injury while on international duty with England, but he's recovered and back in training, so he'll be available Sunday. Konsa has started in each of his 10 Premier League appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Matty Cash - Will be available Sunday Cash (undisclosed) is training and will be available for Sunday's game against Leeds United, manager Unai Emery told media during Friday's press conference. "And other players, tom...

Impact Cash didn't play in Poland's match against Malta on Monday due to discomfort, but the right-back will be available for this EPL contest and should handle his regular workload. Cash has been a steady presence on defense for Villa throughout the season with 13 starts across 14 total appearances between the EPL and the Europa League. He's netted two EPL goals in 11 contests.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Matty Cash - Should feature vs. Leeds United Cash (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Sunday's game against Leeds United, John Townley and Mat Kendrick of Birmingham Live report.

Impact Cash felt discomfort in training while on international duty with Poland and stayed on the bench in Monday's clash against Malta as a result. However, he's expected to be fit and available for the weekend. The right-back has been a regular on the defensive line this season for Villa, tallying 13 starts across 14 appearances between the Premier League and the UEFA Europa League.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lamare Bogarde - Dealing with lack of fitness Bogarde didn't play for the Netherlands U21 squad during the November international break for being "unfit," so his status for Sunday's game against Leeds United is uncertain, John...

Impact The nature and severity of Bogarde's potential injury are unknown, so it's unclear whether he'll play this weekend. The Dutchman has been a depth piece on defense most of the season, though, so his availability shouldn't impact many fantasy lineups.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Amadou Onana - Set to be assessed Onana (undisclosed) will be assessed by Aston Villa's medical staff to determine whether he can play against Leeds United on Sunday, John Townley and Mat Kendrick of Birmingham Liv...

Impact Onana played 71 minutes during Belgium's 1-1 draw against Kazakhstan on Nov. 15 and didn't play against Liechtenstein on Tuesday. He was left out of that second game as a precautionary measure, but Villa's medical staff will get the final call on whether the 24-year-old will be available this weekend. Onana has started in eight of his nine appearances between the Premier League and the UEFA Europa League this season.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Matty Cash - Doesn't feature as precaution Cash (undisclosed) felt discomfort in training while on international duty with Poland and stayed on the bench in Monday's clash against Malta for that reason, Poland's coach confi...

Impact Cash did not play Poland's second game against Malta on Monday as a precaution because he experienced discomfort during the final training session before the clash. Cash will likely be assessed once he returns to Aston Villa, though the issue appears minor and should not impact his availability for Sunday's clash against Leeds United. That said, if he has to miss the game, Victor Lindelof would likely replace him at right-back for the Villains.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Amadou Onana - Left out of Belgian squad Onana (undisclosed) is dealing with an issue and was left out of the Belgian squad as a precaution, according to the Belgian Federation.

Impact Onana will not play the second game of Belgium against Liechtenstein on Tuesday since he was left out of the squad as a precaution. The midfielder seems to be dealing with some kind of issue that will be assessed once back with Aston Villa. Onana was an undisputed starter for the Villains in the last six games across all competitions and will hope to be available for the clash against Leeds United on Sunday. If he cannot be deemed fit enough for the game Youri Tielemans will likely get back to a starting role in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ezri Konsa - Will miss England match Konsa has not travelled to Albania due to a calf issue, coach Thomas Tuchel announced.

Impact Konsa picked up an ailment in training and will likely undergo some exams once he's back with Aston Villa. He'll have a week to recover ahead of next Sunday's away game versus Leeds United. He has started in all but two matches so far. Pau Torres would likely fill in if need be.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Rogers - Starts against Serbia Rogers got the start during Thursday's clash with Serbia.

Impact Rogers was dealing with a hamstring injury coming into Thursday's clash, but passed his late fitness checks and was deemed fit enough to start. His immediate return to the starting XI is a great sign that the issue wasn't a big concern. Rogers is off to a slow start domestically, with just one goal and two assists in 11 Premier League matches.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Rogers - Dealing with hamstring Rogers is dealing with hamstring issues and will be a late call for Thursday's clash against Serbia, coach Thomas Tuchel said in a press conference, according to BBC. "We need to s...

Impact Rogers has been dealing with a hamstring issue while on international duty with the Three Lions and will have to be assessed ahead of Thursday's clash against Serbia to know if he can feature. The issue seems to be minor and won't affect his availability for Aston Villa, who will face Leeds United on Nov. 23 after the break.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Signing new deal was an easy decision for Aston Villa defender Cash Despite a reported return to Nottingham Forest, Matty Cash pledged his future to Aston Villa by signing a new four-year deal last month.

NOVEMBER 11 • BEINSPORTS.COM